Food – Chinese

January 14, 2018

Friends kept jio-ing me out for hotpot. Also because they know I am a soup person. When the months hit December and January, the combination of the cool weather and festive period makes the cravings insatiable. Interestingly, some Singaporeans also call hotpot the “battleship”. This is because PM Lee Hsien Loong once shared a personal nugget of family life, in which Mr Lee Kuan Yew used the word “BATTLESHIP” to mean “steam boat” in a telegram to save the number of words and cost. It was a lovely story that reminded us of the importance of thriftiness. As we......

Elixir Health Pot, better known as “Wu Lao Guo” 無老鍋 is considered one of the best and the most popular steamboat restaurants in Taipei. The name “Wu Lao Guo” literally translates to “never old pot”, and is built on the philosophy of providing diners with hotpots brimming with...

January 12, 2018

Fan of Beauty In The Pot? You should like Paradise Hotpot as well, which is a Hong Kong style steamboat concept that offers each diner an individual hotpot with choice of a desired broth. There are 14 different soup bases to choose from, such as Authentic Pork Bone, Century...

January 11, 2018

Those who work at International Plaza should be familiar with Kia Hiang Restaurant, known for its Cantonese home-style dishes. Kia Hiang has opened a sister restaurant Myo Restobar on the 19th level of Oxley Tower. I did wonder about the name “Myo” as I didn’t immediately think of it...

December 28, 2017

Great to have Crystal Jade La Mian Xiao Long Bao back at Ngee Ann City, which is a constant favourite for family meals. This is especially when we need to satisfy Xiao Long Bao cravings in the heart of town. The casual all-day dining restaurant has opened at basement...

December 13, 2017

Popular Chinese hotpot restaurant Hai Di Lao 海底捞 has opened another outlet at Orchard Road after [email protected], this time at Plaza Singapura, Level 4. This is the 6th branch in Singapore (the 2nd in town) after outlets at Clarke Quay, [email protected], IMM, Vivocity and Bedok Mall. So the good...

December 08, 2017

Fans may be disappointed, but it seems like the opening of Quanjude 全聚德 in Singapore will not take place anytime soon due to “certain issues”. Will update the post once DFD gets further news. Famous Peking Roast Duck restaurant Quanjude 全聚德 will be opening...

November 11, 2017

For a taste of authentic Teochew cuisine, the Swatow Seafood brand has opened an outlet at the Singapore Recreational Club. The SRC occupies one end of the Padang, of walking distance from City Hall MRT. While SRC is one of Singapore’s most known social clubs, not many will realise...

November 09, 2017

”This has got to be the best fish soup I ever had.” That quiver as I took in spoonful after spoonful of that Soon Hock Fish soup, feeling joyful as those flavours exploded in the mouth, yet afraid that it would be finished far too soon. Both meals I...

September 05, 2017

Popular Chinese hotpot restaurant Hai Di Lao 海底捞 will be opening another outlet at Orchard Road after [email protected], this time at Plaza Singapura, Level 4. This should be considered its 6th branch in Singapore, after outlets at Clarke Quay, [email protected], IMM, Vivocity and soon to open Bedok Mall. Founded...

August 26, 2017

While I have never had the opportunity to venture Blue Lotus at Quayside Isle Sentosa Cove, I have heard some positive reviews about its modern Chinese cuisine. Especially for its Chilli Pomelo Crab and roasted meats. Plus I am a fan of The Adventures of Tintin. The restaurant is...

July 17, 2017

Mui Kee Congee Singapore has opened a permanent space at Shaw Centre. The 50-seat restaurant takes over the space that was previously Caveau Bar. Unlike the humble stall in Hong Kong where only congee is served, the Singapore outlet offers a full menu. The expanded offerings...

July 10, 2017

The Dragon Chamber will be closed from 15th May 2018 (Tues) onwards for renovations, and there will be a change in concept. (Click PLAY for video highlights of The Dragon Chamber.) You need to look at The Dragon Chamber at Plaza Singapura in all...

June 29, 2017

Crystal Jade is awarded 1 Michelin Star in the Singapore Michelin Guide 2017 and 2016. Home-grown brand Crystal Jade is one many Singaporeans are familiar with. It is the restaurant chain where Chinese families celebrate birthdays, or head to when craving for Xiao Long Bao, Cantonese...

June 27, 2017

EVERY friend told me to have Yang’s Dumplings 小杨生煎 when I told them I was visiting the city. Yang’s Dumpling (or Xiao Yang Sheng Jian) is an expanding popular dumpling chain serving Pan-Fried Pork Bun or Sheng Jian Bao. They have over 140 locations in Shanghai and around...